Dominic Hoffman will scrub in for at least one episode of Grey's Anatomy Season 9.

The actor, who has not appeared on TV since a 2009 stint on The Mentalist, will portray a doctor at Seattle Grace, TV Guide confirms. Little else is known about his role at this time.

Hoffman is one of a number of already-announced guest/recurring Season 9 stars, a list that also includes: Tina Majorino, Gaius Charles, Camilla Luddington and Tessa Ferrer.

Grey's Anatomy returns Thursday, September 27 at 9/8c on ABC.

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